Compassion

During my years as a nurse, I recall a number of instances where unnecessary tests and treatments were given.
Just this week I was exercising at my local YMCA when a woman got light headed and fainted. The Paramedics were called and transported her to the local Hospital where doctors did blood work. But they did not stop there. They administered an ultrasound of her carotid arteries and a cardiac catheterization, n

When we are first diagnosed with a terminal illness we say…
I hope the growth is benign.
When we discover it’s not, our hope changes to…
I hope the treatment (surgery, chemo, radiation) will be effective.
When treatment is no longer effective, we hope for more time.
When that hope fades we are then left with the final hope… to die peacefully.
Hope is the constant thread to our existence.
Without hope, life

I have a lot of friends and family that are in one form of crisis or another this time of year. Whether that crisis is physical, emotional, financial or spiritual they are all in great despair.
As I try to navigate and help with their many issues and concerns I struggle with thoughts of “am I being a good friend and/or family member?” I struggle with what to say or not say. I have issues deciphering if I am doi